sister-in-law
noun
sis·ter-in-law
ˈsi-st(ə-)rən-ˌlȯ 
-tərn-ˌlȯ
plural sisters-in-law
ˈsi-stər-zən-ˌlȯ
1
: the sister of one's spouse
2
a
: the wife of one's sibling
b
: the wife of one's spouse's sibling
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His sister-in-law lost both of her parents so Matt returned to California to help his brother and sister-in-law on her family farm.
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Guests came from far and wide, starting with Prieto’s brother and sister-in-law, Alex and Roxana.
—Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
Most notably, Taylor, the bride's sister-in-law and bridesmaid, leaned forward and opened her mouth so wide that couldn't open any further.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Minch’s wife, their two young children, his sister-in-law and his niece all joined the voyage, which was under the command of Captain Albert Myer.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Guests came from far and wide, starting with Prieto’s brother and sister-in-law, Alex and Roxana.
—Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
Most notably, Taylor, the bride's sister-in-law and bridesmaid, leaned forward and opened her mouth so wide that couldn't open any further.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Minch’s wife, their two young children, his sister-in-law and his niece all joined the voyage, which was under the command of Captain Albert Myer.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sister-in-law
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“Sister-in-law.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sister-in-law. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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